Art

The Art program at the College of the Siskiyous offers students a complete lower division transfer curriculum in Art as well as a wide selection of courses for the Associate Degree major in Art. Foundation courses such as Art History, Painting, Ceramics, Drawing and Photography rely heavily on a historical component, which not only fulfills much of the general education transfer requirements in humanities, but will also allow students to critically examine, appreciate, and relate their own artwork to a historical perspective. Studio classes in Art provide students the opportunity to use the latest technology, facilities and equipment. The curriculum also prepares students to transfer to a four-year university to complete a baccalaureate degree in a related discipline. Please check with a counselor for specific transfer requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate an awareness of the ways in which artists through the ages and in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world.

Show an understanding of the interrelationship between the creative arts, the humanities, and ourselves.

Analyze and describe physiological and pharmacological aspects of substance abuse and dependence.

Analyze and appreciate art of historical, aesthetic, and cultural importance.

Recognize communication models used in expression of visual ideas.

Career Options

The following list is a sample of some of the career options for art majors. Most require an associate degree, some require a bachelor’s degree, and a few require a graduate level degree: possible career options include artist, graphic artist, computer technician, photographer, elementary school or high school teacher, college instructor, gallery director, museum technician, salesperson, museum director or curator, materials supplier, film/video maker, collector, consultant, and the allied professions of architecture, telemedia, and interior design.